— provocatively , adv. — provocativeness , n.
/preuh vok"euh tiv/ , adj.
1. tending or serving to provoke; inciting, stimulating, irritating, or vexing.
n.
2. something provocative.
[ 1375-1425; late ME provocativus. See PROVOCATION, -IVE ]
— provocatively , adv. — provocativeness , n.
/preuh vok"euh tiv/ , adj.
1. tending or serving to provoke; inciting, stimulating, irritating, or vexing.
n.
2. something provocative.
[ 1375-1425; late ME provocativus. See PROVOCATION, -IVE ]
Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary. Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House . 2012